Love walking in West Dorset? 🚌 We're looking for volunteers to test our Bus Stop Walks, short scenic routes that start and finish at local bus stops. Travel expenses covered. Sign up here: https://dorset-nl.org.uk/test-west-dorset-bus-stop-walks #DorsetWalks #BusStopWalks

Coast Path Connectors offer regular wellbeing walks with a Nature Buddy. It's a gentle way to get outdoors, enjoy the coast, and connect with others in Dorset 🌊 You can join a walk here 👇 https://dorset-nl.org.uk/nature-buddies-activities #NatureBuddies  #SouthWestCoastPath

Nature Calling has wrapped. In #Dorset, over 200 people created the Consequences Giant, seen by 27,000 in person and 46,000 online. Across the programme: 8,258 participants, 55,000+ live audience. The final film is out today on the National Landscape Association's socials!

On #NationalSocialPrescribingDay, we’re celebrating the simple things that can lift wellbeing - fresh air, gentle movement, and friendly company. If you’d like to spend more time outdoors, our Nature Buddies Activity Finder can help: https://dorset-nl.org.uk/nature-buddies-activities/

Spring’s here… and it’s birdwatching “busy season” 🪶 Join Emily (Nature Buddy, BARI) for a gentle beginner-friendly birdwatching walk at Upton Country Park by Holes Bay. Self-referrals welcome, accessible route: https://dorset-nl.org.uk/upton-country-park-introduction-to-bird-watching

Wherever you are, All Ways Out brings Dorset’s landscapes to you! Enjoy stories, creative activities, and immersive experiences - at home or on the go. Ready to feel connected? Explore and be inspired by nature today 🌳 www.allwaysout.org

Stand on the ramparts at Maiden Castle and you’re stepping into one of Europe’s biggest Iron Age hillforts, right on the edge of Dorchester. Vast earthworks, sweeping views, and an ancient landscape that still holds its stories 🪨 https://dorset-nl.org.uk/location/maiden_castle/ #Dorchester

Last week, the Dorset National Landscape team swapped the office for muddy boots… helping plant a new traditional community orchard on a FiPL‑funded project 🍎🍐🍒 Big thanks to Victor Crutchley at Crutchley Farms for welcoming us. Great teamwork and rare winter sunshine!  #FiPL #TreePlanting

We’re pleased to welcome Waggy Walks as a new Nature Buddies activity 🐶 Gentle group walks in Weymouth & Portland - fresh air, friendly company, and a few well‑behaved dogs. Self and professional referrals welcome 👇 https://dorset-nl.org.uk/nature-buddies-activities/

Worth Matravers is a walk with a bit of everything: limestone cottages, a quiet village pond and wide views. Footpaths lead to the Jurassic Coast, with routes towards Winspit Quarry and Dancing Ledge for a bracing sea-air stretch 👇 https://dorset-nl.org.uk/location/worth-matravers

Explore the new Your Dorset zone on All Ways Out 🌿 It’s just getting started and we’d love your story of how Dorset’s nature or heritage has helped, inspired or restored you. Email Kate & Jules: [email protected] 👇 https://dorset-nl.org.uk/all_ways_out/your-dorset

Park up at the National Trust car park near Ringstead for big views across Weymouth Bay and Portland 🌊 Walk through unspoilt countryside to Burning Cliff and on to White Nothe… or head down to the clear bay for a shingle-beach stomp https://dorset-nl.org.uk/location/ringstead-bay 📷 : Peter Lipa

Breathe in the crisp air on a walk at Black Down, near Martinstown, the highest point on the South Dorset Ridgeway, with 360° views from the Hardy Monument to Chesil Beach and a free car park! More info: www.dorset-nl.org.uk/news/winter-walks 📷 : Phil Bardswell

The Nature Buddies Community Access Fund is still open for applications! 🌿 Got an idea for a nature-based activity that could help more people connect with the landscape? £15,000 available. The deadline is 27th February 👇 https://dorset-nl.org.uk/open-for-applications-community-access-fund

Nature’s for everyone with All Ways Out! Explore the zones at your own pace. Try activities, hear local tales, or relax from home. Which part is your favourite? Take a look and let us know! 🌳👣 https://www.allwaysout.org

Colmers Hill near Bridport is hard to miss. Its iconic conical shape and cluster of pines stand tall against the winter sky ❄️ A short, sharp hike to the top is the perfect way to clear your mind and enjoy stunning views of West Dorset. www.dorset-nl.org.uk/news/winter-walks/ 📷 James Loveridge

📣 Discover All Ways Out - your new digital gateway to Dorset’s landscapes! Explore stories, creative activities, and self-guided adventures. Connect with nature and community, indoors or out. Ready to rediscover your Dorset? 🌳 https://www.allwaysout.org

The Nature Buddies Community Access Fund is open for applications 🔓 If you've spotted something that could make the landscape more welcoming to explore, this is your chance. Applications close 27 February👇 https://dorset-nl.org.uk/open-for-applications-community-access-fund #Dorset

We had a great time chatting to Andy about Nature Buddies for this Community Connect Podcast interview on Dorset Coast Radio this week!  Listen here 👇 https://player.autopod.xyz/1183380 #NatureBuddies   #Dorset

Dorset's clearest night skies await 🌌 Durlston Country Park near Swanage is a Dark Sky Discovery Site - perfect for stargazing with the Wessex Astronomical Society or solo. By day, explore the visitor centre, scenic paths, café & Tramper hire.  📷 Nigel Gidney #Dorset

Looking for a winter walk without the mud? 🥾 The North Dorset Trailway is perfect year-round – a level path for walking, cycling & scooting 🚴‍♂️ with river views, history & a great café stop ☕ More info 👉 https://dorset-nl.org.uk/news/winter-walks/ 📷 Paul Haynes

Only 2 weeks to go! Join our free Nature Buddies Network webinar 🌳 For Dorset groups helping people access nature/heritage (or adding a nature element). 🗓️ Wed 11 Feb 2026, 10am–11am 💻 MS Teams Book 👉 https://dorset-nl.org.uk/events/webinar

Swyre Head’s winter views are a January treat - 2 miles of sweeping coast, quiet benches, and crisp air. Spot St Aldhelm’s Head and Clavell Tower along the way… Plan your weekend walk: www.dorset-nl.org.uk/news/winter-walks 📷 Zoe Parry #WinterWalks #SwyreHead

Applications open this Fri 23 Jan for the Nature Buddies Community Access Fund 🔓 There is £15k total for access improvements + new taster/pilot nature sessions. Closes end of Feb. https://dorset-nl.org.uk/open-for-applications-community-access-fund/

What if we allowed ourselves to move at winter’s pace? Nature isn’t in a hurry to bloom, and neither should we be. January is for resting, dreaming, and quietly preparing for the brighter days ahead. What’s your favourite winter ritual? #Wintering

Need to clear your head? Stonebarrow is a family favourite all year round, offering breathtaking views, wide open spaces, and plenty of fresh air!  More info: www.dorset-nl.org.uk/news/winter-walks 📷 Tony Gill

It’s Wassailing season! An ancient winter tradition where communities bless apple trees with song, laughter, and a splash of cider. Ever joined a Wassail? We’d love to hear your memories - or if you’re planning to try it this year! 📸Martin Maudsley and the Bridport Mummers spin apple tales

Join our free Nature Buddies Network webinar and help your Dorset group connect more people with nature. 🗓️ Wed 11 Feb 2026, 10am Book your place 👇 https://dorset-nl.org.uk/events/webinar/

Discover the Nature Buddies Network - a new way for Dorset groups to help more people enjoy nature 🌳 We're hosting a free online intro webinar for nature, heritage, health & befriending orgs in Feb. Book your place 👇

On World Soil Day, we're celebrating our soil champions in Dorset 🌱 From soil sampling to compost turning, we've funded projects promoting soil health... a critical resource for food security and sustaining life. Restoring soil health at scale is one of our priorities. #WorldSoilDay

For National Tree Week, 'Trees on Farms' brings together three voices with real experience on Thursday 27 November from 1-2pm, exploring practical perspectives on integrating trees into farmland 🌳 https://www.tickettailor.com/events/thetreecouncil/1909326

National Tree Week starts today 🌳 The UK's largest annual tree celebration, marking the start of planting season. Plant a tree, explore woodlands, or simply appreciate the trees around you.  Follow @thetreecouncil.bsky.social for more.  #NationalTreeWeek

To celebrate National Tree Week, we have a fantastic book bundle to give away! One lucky winner will receive three beautifully illustrated books, perfect for young hedgerow and tree lovers, and a Tree Council tote bag. Head over to youngtreechampions.org/giveaway/ to enter!

There's something wonderful about trees in unexpected places...clinging to cliffs, thriving on city streets, growing against the odds. Join three tree explorers on 26 Nov, 1-2pm, sharing discoveries that might change how you see trees 🌳 https://www.tickettailor.com/events/thetreecouncil/1909316

We're delighted to welcome Charlotte to the Nature Buddies team! She brings a wealth of knowledge, creativity and a real passion for nature, health and wellbeing. She's already making a wonderful impact and we're so excited to have her on board. Here's the team enjoying autumn sunshine! ☀️🍂

#NationalTreeWeek is coming up... and The Tree Council has lined up some brilliant talks 🌳 The first one is on Monday 24 Nov from 6-7pm. Hear from young voices shaping the future of trees and the environment👇 https://www.tickettailor.com/events/thetreecouncil/1909896

The Dorset Food & Drink Winter Food Fair is tomorrow! 🎄 Local producers, artisan makers, Dorset-made gifts, hot food and drink, live music... all in a twinkly marquee at beautiful Athelhampton ✨ Early bird tickets still just £5, under 12s free. See you there? 👉 https://bit.ly/46gfMhs

Getting ready for winter tree planting 🌲 Our FIPL-funded farmers are ordering plants and making plans... which will boost the total of 5,870 trees planted via the programme. Here are a few of last year's planting successes from Wyld Meadow Farm, Lower Hewood, Cerne Valley and Three Daughters Farm.

‪Hide Away in a Tree, Abbotsbury. ‬ www.instagram.com/paulw_photog... #landscape #dorset #tree #blacknwhite #bnw #travel_photography #travelphotography #bridportcameraclub #pwphotoart

‪Autumn Sunset 01, West Bay. ‬ www.instagram.com/paulw_photog... ‪Tonight’s sunset at West Bay, Dorset.‬ ‪#landscape‬ #sunset #sea #beach #surf #waves #west_bay #dorset #jurassic_coast #lyme_bay ⁦#autumn #sky #clouds #bridportcameraclub #pwphotoart

Hello BlueSky 👋 We're Dorset National Landscape, protecting one of England's most cherished places, from the Jurassic Coast to chalk hills, ancient woods to working farms. Expect nature updates, conservation projects, community initiatives, and plenty of Dorset beauty 🌳 Who should we follow first?